Kansas Lawyers Christi Bright to Christopher Vogel

Firm: The Bright Family Law Center, LLC

14221 Metcalf Avenue, Suite 109 , Overland Park , Kansas 66223

Practice Areas: Family

I love to be outside all of the time!  I relax by playing tennis, gardening and taking "road trips" as a family.  My christian faith has blessed me to be able to serve others and be blessed while doing it -whether it's in my church or community.

Firm: Joseph Hollander & Craft

5200 Bob Billings Pkwy, Ste. 201 , Lawrence , Kansas 66612

Practice Areas: Business , Civil , Criminal Defense , Professional Malpractice, Securities , Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense, Criminal Defense

Christopher (Chris) Joseph is the Managing Member of Joseph, Hollander & Craft LLC, where he chairs the firm’s criminal defense practice group. His practice involves criminal defense and civil litigation in federal and state courts across Kansas. Chris defends individuals facing federal criminal charges and high-level state felony charges and counsels individuals and businesses subject to government investigations. Chris also has ample experience litigating civil asset forfeiture matters.

Firm: Napoli Shkolnik PLLC

6731 W. 121st Street, Suite 201 , Overland Park , Kansas 66209

Practice Areas: General Practice

Chris Schnieders devotes his entire practice to civil litigation with an emphasis in the areas of complex pharmaceutical and medical device actions, professional liability actions, and personal injury actions.. Chris has worked extensively in the litigation surrounding Paxil, Prozac, Transvaginal Mesh, Avandia, Yaz, Bextra, Celebrex and Vioxx. Chris’ work in all of these litigations has resulted in hundreds of millions of dollars in recovery to his clients. Chris has also successfully represented both defendants and plaintiffs in numerous medical malpractice and other professional liability actions. This representation encompassed all facets of litigation, up to, and including, jury verdict.. Chris’ litigation practice has earned him numerous distinctions, including recognition both as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in the state of Missouri from The National Trial Lawyers and as a Super Lawyer for the state of Missouri starting in 2013. Chris is also AV rated, the highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards under the peer review system of Martindale-Hubbell, the national legal directory.

Firm: The Law Office of Christopher Ray

N/A , Overland Park , Kansas

Practice Areas: Litigation

My name is Chris Ray and I am here to advocate for you.  Whether you are in need of representation in a criminal matter, somone on your side in discrimination cases, or assistance with your rental properties, I am here to help.  After graduating from Washburn University School of Law, I spent two years working for the State of Kansas litigating anything from DUI's for the motor vehicle division, to civil rights matters with the Attorney General's Office.

Firm: O’Hara & O’Hara L.L.C.

1223 East First Street , Wichita , Kansas 67214

Practice Areas: Family

Chris Randle grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. He received his Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas where he was part of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and the history honors society Phi Alpha Theta. Chris worked as an intern with the Shawnee County District Attorney in law school with the responsibility of prosecuting crimes of domestic violence. He worked for the City of Wichita as a prosecutor and as an Assistant District Attorney in Sedgwick County and was part of both the general trial division and the gang and violent crime unit. Before joining Penner Lowe, he also worked doing structured settlements on workers’ compensation and high liability cases, and as an attorney for Cordell and Cordell handling exclusively family law issues for a wide range of clients.. Chris has spent most of his adult life in the military and has served multiple assignments throughout the world. Chris served in Baghdad, Iraq in 2006-2007 with the U.S. Army as a legal assistance officer, operational law officer advising commanders on a wide range of military operations, and as a federal military magistrate reviewing search warrants and presiding over preliminary hearings on military criminal cases. He served his second deployment in 2010, this time as a Civil Affairs Officer in Djibouti, Africa. In Africa, Chris was the executive officer for a civil affairs company and the civil military liaison to the U.S. Embassy for Djibouti.. As the liaison, he was responsible for briefing the U.S. Ambassador on civil military operations in the area. He also served in numerous assignments throughout the United States, including as the Chief of Operational Law for the 1st Cavalry Division, Special Victims’ Counsel at Fort Leavenworth, and as a Fiscal and Administrative Law attorney at First Army Headquarters in Rock Island, Illinois.. Chris currently serves as an Army Reservist and is the Staff Judge Advocate for the 412th Theater Engineer Command in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Chris has been advising Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines for more than 16 years on issues that affect servicemembers and their families. He is licensed in multiple states and jurisdictions. Chris enjoys working out, reading Army history, volunteering, and cheering on his childhood home team the Kansas City Chiefs.

Firm: The Pickering Law Firm, P.A.

130 N. Cherry , Olathe , Kansas 66061

Practice Areas: Lawsuits & Disputes

I am the principal attorney for the Pickering Law Firm.  We focus our practice on providing solutions in business and commercial disputes involving corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships as well as for shareholders, corporate officers, and principal employees.  We provide advice to the corporation, its owners, its principal business generators, as well as the equity owners.  While we bring thirty years of litigation experience to bear on our client’s legal problems, in a wide range of litigation areas, we work primarily with these businesses and individuals.. I practice with my daughter Margot who, in addition to supporting the main practice, handles bankruptcy work, and other general litigation.. Our goal is to find the right solution or strategy for you, and then to execute that solution or strategy for you.

Firm: Mann Law Firm, PA

8700 Monrovia, Suite 310 , Lenexa , Kansas 66215

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Christopher (Chris) Mann is a former police officer and prosecutor who has dedicated his career to helping those in need.. Chris was injured by an impaired driver while working as a police officer. Unable to continue his law enforcement career, Chris returned to school and obtain his law degree from Washburn Law School. Chris was awarded the Koch full-ride scholarship to law school. During law school Chris argued his first legal case in a victorious appeal of a defendant's right to counsel.. After law school, Chris prosecuted hundreds of cases at the Wyandotte County District Attorneys Office, with numerous jury trial victories including Murder, Robbery and Drug Possession. Chris continued his prosecution career as a Special Prosecutor for the State of Kansas handling complex, white collar, securities crimes.. Chris brings this vast legal and trial experience to every case, negotiating when possible and litigating when necessary.

Firm: Stange Law Firm, PC

7300 West 110th St. , Overland Park , Kansas 66210

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Civil , Collections, Estate Planning, Family , Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family

When facing a divorce or family law matter in the Overland Park, Kansas area, it can be a challenging and difficult time. Not knowing what the future holds for you and your family can be stressful. When these situations arise, it is important that you have dedicated and caring legal counsel in your corner to provide you with guidance and peace of mind throughout the process. Chris Kellogg is a diligent Senior Associate Attorney with Stange Law Firm in our Overland Park office. He can represent clients throughout the Johnson County, KS area, and nearby.. Chris attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas where he earned his Juris Doctor in 2004. While attending law school, he received Dean’s Honors and served as the Student Editor-in-Chief (May 2003-May 2004) and a Student Research Editor (Aug. 2002-May 2003) for the ABA Family Law Quarterly. Before studying law, Chris attended Kansas State University where he earned both a Master of Arts in Spanish Language Acquisition and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. Chris is licensed and ready to help clients in the state of Kansas.. Before joining the Overland Park, Kansas divorce and family law attorneys at Stange Law Firm, Chris most recently worked as an attorney for a child support government contractor. In this role, he worked to establish paternity and child support for the Kansas Department for Children and Families in Sedgwick County, Kansas, which included drafting of pleadings and other legal documents for a large caseload, representing DCF in court proceedings, and interacting with internal and external clients. He also worked to modify child support obligations for his clients. Before this, Chris worked in various legal roles over the past 20 years including as an Administrative Law Judge for the State of Kansas Office of Administrative Hearings, a Deputy Director of Child Support Services for the Department for Children and Families in Kansas, and a Staff Attorney for the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in New York City. Chris is a dedicated family lawyer who takes pride in his legal work. He is focused on helping you navigate the difficult waters of your divorce or family law matter and is eager to help you rebuild your life.. Outside of his legal work, Chris is dedicated to giving back to his community. Throughout his career he has served in various roles for community-based organizations such as the Kansas Child Support Enforcement Association, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity of Salina, Kansas. Chris is also fluent in spoken and written Spanish.. Note: The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Firm: Kalberg Law Office LLC

7500 College Blvd., 5th Fl (Main Office) , Overland Park , Kansas 66210

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I believe in delivering personal attention and outstanding service for each of my clients.  While certainly important, the practice of criminal defense is more than simply filing the appropriate motions and handling the technical part of the legal craft.. Beyond that however, educating my clients is a fundamental part of my practice.  Everyone deserves, and frankly, needs a clear understanding of what is happening with their case, and why, so that they can make educate, informed decisions about how they want to proceed with their case.  To that end, you will discuss your case with me and will never be shunted to a paralegal or assistant.

10111 West 87th Street   PO Box 12290   , Overland Park , Kansas 66282

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Creative Planning Legal, P.A.

3400 College Blvd , Leawood , Kansas 66211

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am an Estate Planning Attorney with a broad practice background and have most recently been recognized as a Missouri & Kansas Rising Star for 2015, an award reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in Missouri and Kansas under the age of 40. I am committed to helping clients understand that the foundation of estate planning is not just about saving dollars, but also appreciating the value of planning for loved ones and leaving a legacy for years to come. I strive to help families fund their Estate Plans and protect from the unnecessary delays and burdens of probate. I am licensed to practice in both Kansas and Missouri, I pride myself on staying atop local, state and federal laws to ensure families are always covered with their respective Estate Plans.. A lifelong resident of Kansas City, I earned my Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri- Kansas City School of Law and my undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona. I am a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association, Association of Women Lawyers, as well as the individual Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations.. Prior to joining the firm, I represented individuals in family law and personal injury cases at the firm of Mullins & Baylard. I also completed a judicial clerkship for the Honorable John Torrence in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Missouri.  While with Judge Torrence, I was exposed to all aspects of litigation, including civil, criminal, and domestic.  During law school, I was very active in various moot court competitions for both trial advocacy and appellate advocacy. I also spent the last two years of law school enrolled in the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Law Child and Family Services Clinic. Where, as a Rule 13 certified attorney, I represented those without financial stability in their family law cases and served as a Guardian Ad Litem representing the interests of children.. I am married with a young daughter and son. In my spare time, I relish time spent with my family, working out, and eating which results in more running.

Firm: Foulston Siefkin, LLP

1551 N Waterfront Pkwy #100 , Wichita , Kansas 67206

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions, Taxation - State & Federal, Tax

Firm: Gaughan & Connealy

4400 College Boulevard , Overland Park , Kansas 66211

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Chris Gaughan has been recognized six times as a Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyer (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), an award given to the top 5% of attorneys in Missouri and Kansas; has been recognized four times as Missouri & Kansas Rising Star (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012), an award presented to the top 2.5% of attorneys in Missouri and Kansas under the age of 40; and has been rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an AV Preeminent attorney six times (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), a rating given to only 5% of all attorneys nationwide.. Mr. Gaughan has also been recognized by the American Institute of Legal Counsel as one of the “10 Best Estate Planning Attorneys” in the State of Kansas.. Mr. Gaughan sits on the Board of Governors of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys. Through his role in this organization, he works with estate planning attorneys throughout the United States to develop cutting-edge estate planning, tax planning, and elder law strategies.. Mr. Gaughan also recently published his first book, Midwest Estate Planning: A Guide for Your Family, co-authored with his lifelong friend and business partner Casey Connealy. Mr. Gaughan and Mr. Connealy discovered that most existing estate planning books and articles are either so simple that they aren’t useful, or deal with such complicated (and unusual) topics that they aren’t helpful for ordinary people with ordinary issues. As a result, they co-authored Midwest Estate Planning: A Guide for Your Family, a practical guide to the estate planning issues that impact everyday people in our area.. Mr. Gaughan is a lifelong resident of the Kansas City area. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 2004, and his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rockhurst University in 2001.. Mr. Gaughan spends his spare moments frequenting local eateries with his wife Kristin, watching 80’s films with his three children, and smoking meat on his back patio.

Firm: DRZ Law

8700 State Line , Leawood , Kansas 66206

Practice Areas: Litigation

Chris finished near the top of his law school class at the University of Kansas and was selected to be Editor in Chief of the Kansas Law Review. After law school, he served as a law clerk for a federal judge in the United States District Court in Kansas City, Kansas. Chris then moved to Washington, DC, with his wife (who is also an attorney). He practiced law for almost a decade in DC at the United States Department of Justice and in an international law firm. At the DOJ, he pursued cases involving fraudulent tax shelters and accounting fraud. In private practice, he represented companies in multi-million dollar patent infringement cases and investigated charges of international financial bribery.. Chris has tried cases involving patent litigation, tax and accounting fraud, partnership disputes, fraud, breach of contract, misrepresentation, and violation of consumer laws.. Chris and his wife, Beatriz, decided to move back to Kansas City in order to be closer to their families and practice a different type of law. Chris practices law because he believes in the underdog. It is what gets him excited about coming into work each day.. Chris was the first in his family to go to college, and he paid for his own undergraduate, graduate, and law school education. (In fact, his student loan lenders would tell you he is still paying for that education.) He didn’t know any lawyers growing up and neither did anyone else in his family. Chris fully understands the perspective of someone who is thinking about hiring a lawyer for the first time. As an added benefit, he won’t even make you learn Latin or other legal jargon.

Firm: Stevens & Brand LLP

900 Massachusetts St Ste 500 , Lawrence , Kansas 66044

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Specializing in real estate, condemnation, commercial and construction law, I provide legal counsel to designers, contractors, condemning authorities, and owners in matters of dispute prevention and resolution, and the drafting and negotiation of contracts. I am the University of Kansas' Adjunct Professor of Law teaching construction law and litigation, am the author of many articles on construction, procedure and liability issues, and frequently speak about such issues to attorneys, students, condemning authorities, design and construction professionals, and the public. I am past president of the Kansas Bar Association's construction law section and am a graduate of the University of Kansas, receiving my B.A. in 1991 and J.D. in 1993.I have litigated, tried and settled millions of dollars on behalf of plaintiffs, and defeated tens of millions of dollars of claims on behalf of defendants.I enjoy what I do.

Firm: Barnds Law LLC

7400 College Blvd. , Overland Park , Kansas 66210

Practice Areas: Family

Originally from Kansas, Mr. Barnds focuses his practice primarily in the areas of family law. Mr. Barnds has experience in representing clients in various areas of family law. Mr. Barnds has handled a broad range of domestic matters, encompassing everything from uncontested divorces to post-decree modification and enforcement. Mr. Barnds has also helped clients through disputes involving issues of child custody, support, and spousal maintenance. Mr. Barnds understands that each client has individual needs and the importance that such needs play in the litigation process. Accordingly, Mr. Barnds is dedicated to taking the time necessary to truly identify the unique circumstances surrounding each client's case.

Firm: Lowe, Farmer, Bacon and Roe

105 South Avenue , Olathe , Kansas 66061

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Business & Commercial,Civil ,Real Estate

Firm: CAD Law, LC

204 S Santa Fe, 2A , Salina , Kansas 67401

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I litigate.. That means I go to Court and fight for my clients.. Litigation is a process meant to deliver one thing - Justice.. But a correct legal result is cold comfort when it doesn't really resolve a client's conflict. Justice must be Reliable. My goal is always finishing a case. A wise judge once told a litigant in one of my cases, "We have hundreds of cases. This is the only case for you." I love a good fight, but I never forget that your fight is the most important one for you.. Finally, justice shouldn't be cost-prohibitive. Legal counsel should be Affordable. Otherwise, George Orwell's nightmare comes true, and "some animals are more equal than others." Not in my shop. My comprehensive, affordable practice best serves clients who want practical and cost-efficient results.. After a diverse career in public service, I entered private practice in 2014. In 2018, I opened my own litigation practice to provide clients affordable, high-quality legal services through a leaner office structure built on e-tools and mobile technologies we all use every day. Clients should reap the cost-savings these technologies create.. I don't take every case that walks through the door. My clients will tell you that I argue with them as hard as I argue for them. It makes us better partners in the process.. I know how it feels to entrust your future to someone, and then hope they're up to the job. That trust is the great privilege of the practice of law.. You deserve a lawyer who gets that.

Firm: Hinkle Law Firm, LLC

1617 N. Waterfront Parkway , Wichita , Kansas 67206

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Health Care & Hospitalization, Business

Mr. Arellano’s legal experience extends across many areas of practice; he assists business entities and their principals with a wide range of general business issues, including entity formation, business and tax planning, restructuring, and mergers and acquisitions. He also assists clients with commercial and residential real estate matters, including sales and acquisitions, development, lending and financing, leasing, owners’ associations and covenants, and title and survey review.. Christopher’s practice also includes representing clients in the health care and employment law areas. He has represented hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, multi and single specialty physician medical practices, and others engaged in the health care industry. He regularly provides preemptive consultation to employers, helping employers implement personnel policies, comply with federal, state and local employment laws, and, when necessary, respond to employment discrimination claims and other state and federal law claims.

Firm: Brown & Vogel, LLC

2035 E. Iron Avenue , Salina , Kansas 67401

Practice Areas: Tax

At Brown & Vogel, Christopher A. Vogel is a skilled estate planning attorney in Salina. Backed by over 25 years of experience, he knows Kansas estate law like the backs of his hands. During his time in practice, he has been primarily focusing on handling trust settlements, as well as drafting all wills, trusts, and amendments. As president of The Accounting Company, he is also highly knowledgeable about tax law and business law. Attorney Vogel received his undergraduate degree from Kansas State University and his Juris Doctorate from University of Kansas. He is a member of the Wealth Counsel and the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. He is also a contributing author to “Strictly Business, Planning Strategies for Privately Owned Businesses.” Whether you want to draft a health care directive, create a will, set up a trust, or anything else, Attorney Vogel can help you today.